What are sarcoids? Commonly occurring, non-malignant equine tumours, sarcoids can be found on horses, mules, donkeys and even zebras. Often found on the head, belly, groin and legs, sarcoids can have several different appearances and sometimes look like a thickened and bleeding area (ulceration) that may crust over as it heals. There are 6 classifications

         Just as winter can dry out and damage our skin, the same goes for our pets. The combination of freezing temperatures outside and hot, dry heat inside wreaks havoc on their skin. Even indoor cats can be affected due to the dry heat that keeps their home warm. Here are 5

Ingredient labels can be highly confusing; after all, proper botanical and scientific names are often long, awkward and complicated. How in the world are you supposed to know, let alone understand, what is in the product you are purchasing? That’s where these blogs come in. We want consumers to have a thorough understanding of our products, and

A Special Treat. Besides their family, there is probably nothing a pet loves more than food and treats. And as we dig into the chocolates, cookies, and cakes, our pets will be looking on in anticipation. Save them the torment, and reduce the risk of them helping themselves, by having some extra special treats on

Many of get frustrated when the expensive lotions and potions we try on our skin don’t live up to their wild claims of “erasing imperfections.” Whilst what you put on your skin definitely helps to protect it against environmental aggressors such as the sun and wind, what most of us don’t realize is that what

What you need to know about avoiding eczema flare-ups this winter With temperatures falling outside, Canadians are cranking up the heat indoors. For anyone this combination of hot and cold can irritate the skin, but for those with eczema, it can wreak havoc. And while some will rely on medications, creams or light therapy to help control

When it comes to natural products, many consumers aren’t fazed by ingredients such as aloe Vera, Rosemary or Witch Hazel, but there are other, more obscure ingredients that may be long-named, difficult to pronounce or simply seem intimidating. However, they are actually quite natural, beneficial and most importantly, safe. Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride is one of these. And it

With the days and nights getting colder, many horse owners are bringing out blankets to keep their equines dry and warm. However, the very thing that is supposed to keep them comfortable can often lead to sores and rubs. Caused by a blanket that doesn’t fit quite right – either too small or too tight

They say walking down a tree lined street is the equivalent to feeling seven years younger or making an extra $10,000 a year (in fact, it was proven in a July 2015 study in the journal Nature). And we can understand why. After all, there is no mistaking the calming, relaxing, and rejuvenating experience of simply being outdoors,

Many of us use the same shampoo repeatedly: We fall into the rut of habit and either out of in-expense, out of comfort with a product or both; we stick with the same shampoo. Rarely do we waver from the same product, and we give little thought as to what the shampoo’s ingredients are really